Sure, it's only April, but we can still dream about hotter temperatures along with (we hope) beach parties and family BBQs. And when we think about what songs will be soundtracking those moments, it's time to start thinking about what could be the Song of the Summer for 2021.
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Kevin Jonas Talks ‘Bucket-List’ Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie & (Finally!) Making His Solo Debut With ‘Changing’: ‘I Feel Like I’ve Lived This Song’
Kevin Jonas, the eldest Jonas Brother, just put out his solo debut single “Changing” last week, and we talked to him all about why now was the right time for his own music, how he found the perfect song, and whether there will be more solo Kevin music on the horizon. Plus, in add ... Show More
35m 40s
Nov 19
Justice for Thanksgiving! Before We Ski Into December, We Have Your 2025 Turkey Day Entertainment & Playlist
Mariah Carey might say "It's time" for Christmas, but what about Thanksgiving? We're chatting all about this year's slate of major music entertainment that will happen on Thanksgiving Day on television, along with a smattering of Katie's favorite Thanksgiving songs. Plus, we've g ... Show More
41m 7s
Nov 12
Why Is 'Golden' From 'KPop Demon Hunters' Up for Song of the Year But Not Record? Chatting Through 2026 Grammy Nominations
On this week's Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting through the 2026 Grammy nominations, starting with the Big Four categories (album, record and song of the year, plus best new artist), and continuing with our pop-focused musings down the list. Question No. 1: ... Show More
39m 26s
Aug 2020
Songs of the Summer of Our Discontent
By this time of year, there’s usually consensus around what the “Song of the Summer” is. But 2020 isn’t like any other summer in so many ways, including the pop charts. The Billboard Hot 100 has been all over the place for the past several months, with a new artist rising to the ... Show More
30m 4s
Feb 2020
February 5th - Big Hit's 2020 Plans, JAY-Z on Super Bowl National Anthem & 5SOS' New Album 'Calm'
BTS' label Big Hit announces insane 2020 plans, JAY-Z sets the record straight about Super Bowl National Anthem drama and 5 Seconds of Summers is making us the opposite of 'Calm.' This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top stories in music for Wednesday, February 5th. Learn ... Show More
4m 54s
Aug 2019
Songs of Summer Call-in Special
Every year, critics and media outlets the world over put out definitive song-of-summer guides based on... well, we’re not always entirely sure. Certainly popularity, as measured by streams and radio play; not to mention that bewildering feeling that creeps up some time mid-July, ... Show More
52m 59s